Senior Manufacturing Manager – Precision Strike

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Manager (Level M) to support the Precision Strike team in Saint Charles, MO!

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations leads the Manufacturing Operations organization within SI&WS Precision Strike. This position reports to the Precision Strike Director of Operations and maintains alignment with Program Director. The role leads employees and mid-level managers across multiple manufacturing disciplines.

We are seeking an energetic, visible, and accountable leader who can build trust and drive results across all levels of the organization—from CBU shop-floor teams to senior executives. The successful candidate will set clear operational priorities, develop people and capabilities, and foster a culture focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.

The organization is preparing to transition three development programs into full-rate production ramping up in 1Q 2027 through 2031, with an additional high-volume program entering production beginning in 2031+. The Senior Manager will lead operational readiness and execution across these transitions, ensuring the organization has the workforce, processes, capacity, and capabilities needed to meet current and future commitments.

In partnership with the Precision Strike Director of Operations, the CMS Program Director, and teams across manufacturing, engineering, program management, supply chain, quality, and support functions, this leader will deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective products. Responsibilities include developing and executing organizational plans, guiding business and technical strategies, securing resources, collaborating supplier performance, improving processes, compliance, and building strong relationships with employees and stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead Manufacturing Operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, innovation, and cost objectives
• Develop and execute operational plans for workforce, capacity, equipment, process maturity, operations process compliance, and production readiness
• Lead development-program transitions through production readiness and into full-rate production
• Prepare the organization for rate volume, workforce, and capability demands
• Apply the Boeing Production System (BPS) to strengthen production discipline, improve performance, and drive continuous improvement
• Establish behavior-driven key performance indicators (KPIs) that are actionable for shop-floor teams and meaningful to program and executive leadership; implement an effective performance-review tier structure
• Partner with the Precision Strike Director of Operations and maintain alignment with the CMS Program Director on priorities, risks, and commitments
• Coordinate cross-functional planning and issue resolution with Program Management, Production Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Materials Management, Lean, Quality, Supply Chain, and other partner organizations
• Build workforce capabilities through skills development, talent planning, and succession planning
• Foster an engaged, positive, and accountable team culture through a sustained culture-engagement strategy
• Promote Lean Manufacturing practices, including 5S, to improve safety, workplace organization, quality, and productivity
• Ensure manufacturing and safety systems support effective operational control and continuous improvement
• The Senior Manufacturing Manager will be responsible driving the demonstrated performance of all Boeing Values and Behaviors

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10 or more years of experience leading or managing a team in a multi-skill discipline
• Demonstrated success leading manufacturing operations with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• 5 or more years of experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and the Boeing Production System
• 5 or more years of experience working with and developing a Long Range Business Plan (LRBP)
• 5 or more years of experience analyzing data to extract insights for strategic decision-making and planning
• 5 or more years of experience providing briefings to senior and/or executive level management
• Experience leading people and large teams with the ability to engage, guide, develop, motivate, and support team members

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in process improvement methodologies, particularly Lean, with a strong understanding 5S and value stream mapping
• Experience using manufacturing tools and systems, such as MESci
• Experience working in a cross functional environment including engineering, manufacturing/operations, quality, product support, finance, business development, and program management, and other cross functional teams
• Experience leading production readiness and transitions from development into full-rate production
• Experience with the development and integration of plans, strategies, processes, and/or KPIs across programs to track process to and enable attainment of goals
• Experience leading workforce skills development and implementing a sustained culture-engagement strategy

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Travel:

This position may require travel up to 5% of the time

Shift: This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $171,700 – $232,300

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